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Two recent stories, both relating to the same airport…

21st June – EasyJet says that the departure fee that Newquay charges puts it at a competitive disadvantage.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-22991857

And then…

4th October – Cornwall Council, which runs Newquay Airport, announces plans to double the ADF from £5 to £10.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-24396049

So, the UK’s largest airline criticises the airport for having the fee saying that it stops airlines from offering flights to/from it and a matter of a few months later they announce plans to double it…smart, real smart!:very_drunk: